Kieran had his four year doctors appointment yesterday. He did GREAT with getting shots, though he's told me he doesn't want to do it again. I have tried to explain that I would not ask him to do it if it wasn't important - he's not buying it.
He's managed to jump to the 25th percentile for weight and height. Weighing in at 30 lbs 6 oz he's still too small for a booster seat but he's 3 ft and 1 1/4 inches tall so he may need to switch from the carseat we've got as his head goes above the back.
His vocabulary is ever-growing. Sometimes he'll ask for the definition of a word, sometimes he'll just fake it. Don't know which I like more. He's also very into helping. Today I brought his clean laundry down to his room and, without being asked, he started to put his clothes away. He doesn't know how to fold yet so I had to go back and help, but he was very happy that he knew where things went.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Friday, January 07, 2011
Best Pre-Big-Brother Ever
Kieran is starting to get that I'm pregnant. It helps that my stomach is popping a little bit. I showed him my bigger belly the other night and he rubbed it with his hands and told the baby he loved it.
He asked if I thought it was a boy or girl. I told him I really didn't know. He said "I think it's a boy, what do you think Mommy?" I said again that I didnt' know.
"I think you think it's a girl."
Whatever gave him that idea is beyond me.
The other night I was waiting in his room while Ken was upstairs giving Kieran his bath. Kieran comes running into the room and bops his head right into my stomach. When I let out an "oof" he backed up and said "Sorry baby!" He then looked up at me and asked if he could give the baby a hug. I said of course he could and he put his hands on either side of my tummy and squeezed very gently. He then kissed my stomach and said "I love you baby."
Of course, we haven't gone into the fact that babies are helpless and when this kid is born it'll need a lot of our help and attention. But, I guess we'll get there. For now, he loves the baby, let's keep it that way.
He asked if I thought it was a boy or girl. I told him I really didn't know. He said "I think it's a boy, what do you think Mommy?" I said again that I didnt' know.
"I think you think it's a girl."
Whatever gave him that idea is beyond me.
The other night I was waiting in his room while Ken was upstairs giving Kieran his bath. Kieran comes running into the room and bops his head right into my stomach. When I let out an "oof" he backed up and said "Sorry baby!" He then looked up at me and asked if he could give the baby a hug. I said of course he could and he put his hands on either side of my tummy and squeezed very gently. He then kissed my stomach and said "I love you baby."
Of course, we haven't gone into the fact that babies are helpless and when this kid is born it'll need a lot of our help and attention. But, I guess we'll get there. For now, he loves the baby, let's keep it that way.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
The Big Brother Era
Yep, we're ready to annouce it, though we're not 100% out of the woods on tests, that Kieran will be a big brother in July.
We told Kieran on New Year's Eve over dinner. He seems to understand the concept (there's a baby in mommy's belly) but it's hard as I'm not really showing yet. Too smart for his own good, he's already asked if the reason I've not been feeling well is because of the baby in my belly. Everything I read told me to tell him "no" so he doesn't blame the baby for making mommy sick, so a little white lie for now.
My family is very excited though I have likely ruined my dad's birthday plans (he wanted the whole family to go to Disney in August - no way I'm taking a one-month-old to wake everyone up all night). I think he's going to forgive me.
My brother, dad and mom have all said they think "boy". Ken & I just aren't sure. We had a sonogram (not the anatomy one, that's not until February) recently and we were telling the doctor that everyone was guessing boy. She asked if she could have a guess too - we said "Sure, why not?" She guessed girl. When we asked her if that was based on any experience or just a gut feel she told us we'd have to wait.
Grrr. I hate waiting.
We told Kieran on New Year's Eve over dinner. He seems to understand the concept (there's a baby in mommy's belly) but it's hard as I'm not really showing yet. Too smart for his own good, he's already asked if the reason I've not been feeling well is because of the baby in my belly. Everything I read told me to tell him "no" so he doesn't blame the baby for making mommy sick, so a little white lie for now.
My family is very excited though I have likely ruined my dad's birthday plans (he wanted the whole family to go to Disney in August - no way I'm taking a one-month-old to wake everyone up all night). I think he's going to forgive me.
My brother, dad and mom have all said they think "boy". Ken & I just aren't sure. We had a sonogram (not the anatomy one, that's not until February) recently and we were telling the doctor that everyone was guessing boy. She asked if she could have a guess too - we said "Sure, why not?" She guessed girl. When we asked her if that was based on any experience or just a gut feel she told us we'd have to wait.
Grrr. I hate waiting.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Santa, Baby
Kieran had a great Christmas. Santa brought him all kinds of goodies but his favorites right now are the two light sabers he got (because how can you swordfight with only one). He also got a train table (OMG does that take up a lot of room), new art supplies, a Diego coloring book, some trick tracks and two new games for his Explorer.
The Leapfrog Explorer continues to be a big hit (2nd only to Daddy's iPad) and he's doing fairly well on all the games he has so far. Sometimes he enjoys just making the characters do specific things instead of actually trying to win a game, but hey, he's having fun.
After Kieran finished opening his gifts (took about 15 minutes) he then turned around and said "OK, let's go to my cousins now." It was 6:30 AM. Kieran woke up at 5:45 (we sent him back to his room for 15 minutes) and we explained it was too early to go there just yet. Eventually we made it to Uncle Andy & Aunt Wendy's house for some fun with the cousins, a great dinner and a good time. On the way down, Ken referred to it as "a very Jewish Chrimstmas" which struck me as funny, but apt.
Anway, hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we'll be blogging again soon. And by we, I mean me.
The Leapfrog Explorer continues to be a big hit (2nd only to Daddy's iPad) and he's doing fairly well on all the games he has so far. Sometimes he enjoys just making the characters do specific things instead of actually trying to win a game, but hey, he's having fun.
After Kieran finished opening his gifts (took about 15 minutes) he then turned around and said "OK, let's go to my cousins now." It was 6:30 AM. Kieran woke up at 5:45 (we sent him back to his room for 15 minutes) and we explained it was too early to go there just yet. Eventually we made it to Uncle Andy & Aunt Wendy's house for some fun with the cousins, a great dinner and a good time. On the way down, Ken referred to it as "a very Jewish Chrimstmas" which struck me as funny, but apt.
Anway, hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and we'll be blogging again soon. And by we, I mean me.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Parent-Teacher Conference
Our first one-on-one with Kieran's teacher was today. Overall, she says Kieran is very bright, remembers a lot from the beginning of the day to the end. He is a physical child - he likes to be moving, kicking or punching. His anger has flared up again lately but overall he's doing well using his words.
Its very strange and somewhat gratifying to hear that he behaves at school much as he does at home. When he is told to do something he doesn't wish to do he gets angry about it ("no" or "that's not fair") and when he's happy he's moving and laughing and playing. Mostly, the teacher said what needs work are his social skills - just taking turns and waiting seem hard for him.
I guess it's not surprising given he's an only child. Anyway I know I was bad bad bloggy mommy for awhile so I thought I'd share while it was fresh in my mind. Love to all, blog again eventually.
Its very strange and somewhat gratifying to hear that he behaves at school much as he does at home. When he is told to do something he doesn't wish to do he gets angry about it ("no" or "that's not fair") and when he's happy he's moving and laughing and playing. Mostly, the teacher said what needs work are his social skills - just taking turns and waiting seem hard for him.
I guess it's not surprising given he's an only child. Anyway I know I was bad bad bloggy mommy for awhile so I thought I'd share while it was fresh in my mind. Love to all, blog again eventually.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Will this sickness never end?
So I have been horribly neglectful of the blog of late. If it makes you feel any better, I'm not really posting to Facebook either.
Truly, I got sick shortly after we got back from Ohio and I just don't have a ton in me, though Kieran continues to be as adorable as ever. My cold (courtesy of daycare) powers on, though less obnoxious now than it was, and there is not anything to be done about it. *sigh* Ken got sick too.
ANYWAY - On to Kieran news....
His favorite things right now are to watch tv (frightening) and play his Leapster Explorer (Chanukkah gift). He also will now wail "It's not fair!" whenever something doesn't go his way. Sadly, this may last until he's in his teens. I tell him "It may not be fair, but it's the way it is." Which doesn't always go over so well but makes me feel better.
That's about it. The Christmas tree is up, we'll be hanging stockings tonight and, if I'm up for it, finally making latkes for the women at daycare who asked so nicely for them. Gotta go, will try to blog again soon.
Truly, I got sick shortly after we got back from Ohio and I just don't have a ton in me, though Kieran continues to be as adorable as ever. My cold (courtesy of daycare) powers on, though less obnoxious now than it was, and there is not anything to be done about it. *sigh* Ken got sick too.
ANYWAY - On to Kieran news....
His favorite things right now are to watch tv (frightening) and play his Leapster Explorer (Chanukkah gift). He also will now wail "It's not fair!" whenever something doesn't go his way. Sadly, this may last until he's in his teens. I tell him "It may not be fair, but it's the way it is." Which doesn't always go over so well but makes me feel better.
That's about it. The Christmas tree is up, we'll be hanging stockings tonight and, if I'm up for it, finally making latkes for the women at daycare who asked so nicely for them. Gotta go, will try to blog again soon.
Sunday, October 03, 2010
A blog from the road
In Ohio right now and had a great time welcoming Uncle Ben home from Afghanistan. We got a late start on Friday night but Ken was still able to do a round of golf (in the cold rain) Saturday. From there we all headed over to Uncle Matt's for a great party (Kieran napped hard on the way there, then stayed up until 10:30). Today was lower-key. We went to Uncle Ben's house for the Bengals/Browns game and Kieran played with his cousins. I think Noah may have been done with us by the look on his face here. (Pictured L-R: Austin, Noah, Ben, Angela, Kieran, Ken, me)
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